My Italian Gramma's Cavatelli & Broccoli Pasta Dinner

Why I Love This Recipe

Every time my Gramma would spend the weekend at our house I would beg her for this. She would get up at 5AM and start rolling out the pasta dough. I can still see her with the rolling pin and flour in her apron at our kitchen counter, patiently forming each noodle by hand. I would love to be able to say I do it the same way, however I use store bought cavetteli .

Directions

Its really easy... saute some broccoli or broccoli rabe in olive oil & garlic , saute the broccoli a while before adding garlic so the garlic doesnt burn & get bitter ) Use a medium heat to saute becase olive oil is not a high temp cooking oil if you are OK with butter you can use some with the olive oil to bring up the cooking temperature . Cook pasta per box directions... I like to use cavetelli but you can use any pasta around that size & shape. Once pasta is cooked el dente, then just put it all together in a large bowl . I also like to sqeeze a little fresh lemon over the top . If I am feeling really decadent I will also pour some melted butter over the top